Elgin, Illinois vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 9.9% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,948 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to Elgin, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower